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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake rocks Surigao del Sur; no damage expected

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Photo courtesy of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/02/23/02232022-magnitude-4-7-earthquake-rocks-surigao-del-sur.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photo courtesy of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA—A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck waters off Hinatuan town in Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.</p><p>The Phivolcs said the earthquake, with a depth of 20 kilometers, hit 40 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan at 9:54 p.m. It was tectonic in origin.</p><p>Intensity III was felt in Bislig City in Surigao del Sur. Instrumental Intensity II was also recorded in Bislig City.</p><p>Phivolcs said no aftershocks nor damage were expected due to the earthquake.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qlabuiaqzk?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck waters off Hinatuan town in Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, the Phivolcs said.